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I did a job recently where I had to do makeup on an African American female model who was about Phylicia Rashād’s (mom Huxtable from ‘The Cosby Show’) complexion. Both Phylicia and this model are a rich brown color, but still more fair than myself. To my dismay, I did NOT have a blush that […]
The second installment of our Road Testin’ series; tales from the front lines of what makeup products do once they’re out of their pretty pretty packaging, and in the real world. (some links are affiliate links) The Fab – Smashbox Eyelights in “Smokebox” – If you’ve been waiting for a sure fire smokey eye kit, […]
The September Issue movie review… essential watching for anyone interested in the fashion/fashion magazine industry… I made time in my schedule recently to go see the movie “The September Issue”. I did so because I feel it’s an important movie for folks in the beauty/fashion/magazine/etc aspect of the creative industries to go see. For those […]
At this year’s IMATS in Los Angeles I discovered the line Armour Beauty, and it’s ‘Rock n’ Roll culture’ inspired lip glosses. Normally, saying something is “inspired by rock n’ roll” is a pretty meaningless, however these glosses walk the talk. One of the two lip glosses I picked up is named ‘Gazarri’s’, which is […]
Colorful Summer Fun makeup… Contains affiliate links Model: Bay/Ford Models Soft color reflects the ease of summer beauty. Here’s how I got the look… Foundation: Make Up For Ever (MUFE) – HD Invisible Cover Foundation (mix of 2 colors) Eyeshadows: Urban Decay – Midnight Cowboy / Hotpants Eyeliner: Make Up For Ever (MUFE) Aqualiner #3L […]
